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Staten Island Ferry - Free Holiday Views

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Free ferry ride with Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline night views. Perfect free date during the holiday season.

FREEFree$25+ (tourist boat cruises)
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Free 24/7/365 - Statue of Liberty & Manhattan skyline views

22M annual riders, completely FREE. Best Statue of Liberty & skyline views.

NYC's only free public transit ferry. 25 minutes of free views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan skyline. Holiday season night views are especially beautiful.

When?
Date/Time- 24/7 year-round
Hours- 24 hours, runs every 15-30 minutes
What's Included
  • Free round-trip ferry
  • Statue of Liberty views
  • Manhattan skyline views
What's Not Included
  • Food (sold in terminal)
How to Use
Reservation- Not required (just board)
Location
Address- Whitehall Terminal, 4 Whitehall St, New York, NY 10004
Parking- Paid parking near Whitehall
Public Transit- 1 to South Ferry / R/W to Whitehall St
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Pro Tips
  • Sunset time recommended (best night views)
  • Right side seats for Statue of Liberty views
  • Stay on for round trip without getting off (50 min)
What People Say

Best free thing in NYC! 25 minutes of stunning views - Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Manhattan skyline. During holidays the city lights are magical. Sit on the right side going to SI.

NYC_TouristTripAdvisor2024-125

Perfect free date night! Rode the ferry at sunset during the holidays - the Manhattan skyline lit up is breathtaking. Bring your own hot cocoa and enjoy the 25-minute cruise.

Free_Date_IdeasYelp2024-125
Romantic waterfront views
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